As the best year in crypto’s history comes to a close, it’s worth looking back at how it went and where it leaves us for 2025.
Yokohama Rubber to launch new ADVAN V61 tire for premium SUVs
The newly launched ADVAN V61 is a premium SUV tire that delivers exceptional performance to meet the needs of automobile manufacturers. Along with ADVAN’s hallmark premium-grade driving performance, ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s what crypto experts believe is coming in 2025
Stablecoins, regulatory clarity, artificial intelligence, and DePIN are the key buzzwords for the upcoming year.
Why Japanese Stocks Are Suddenly Getting Less Love
Of all the things sure to sour Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s holiday mood, foreign investors falling out of love with Tokyo stocks has really got to hurt.
Japan’s stock market still relatively cheap: Vantage Point Asset Management’s Nicholas Ferres
Nicholas Ferres, Founding Partner & CIO at Vantage Point Asset Management, believes that Japanese equities are still undervalued, trading at under 10 times earnings. He favors large Japanese exporters ... ( read original story ...)
‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Producers Reflect on Global Impact Ahead of Japan Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian sci-fi epic 'Kalki 2898 AD' reaches global milestones as producers reflect on worldwide audience impact and cinematic vision. ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Asian shares trade mixed, as Tokyo and Seoul are shuttered for New Year holidays
Asian markets shares were mixed on Tuesday, with trading closed in Tokyo and Seoul for New Year holidays. Markets are nearing the close of a stellar year driven by a growing economy, solid consumer ...
Japan’s Ishiba moves into ‘haunted’ PM home, but ghosts the least of his woes
Previous prime ministers were reluctant to move into the building, said to be haunted by the ghosts of men who attempted uprisings in the 1930s Shigeru Ishiba began moving into the Japanese prime ... ( read original story ...)
Japan economy: factory decline slows, employment picks up
STORY: Japan’s factories might be turning the corner. Figures out Monday showed activity still shrinking, but at a slower pace. The closely watched au Jibun Bank purchasing managers’ index for ...
‘I resent you’: Wife’s remark a wake up call for husband over Japan’s surname issue
As Mana Sato, 37, struggled to cope with the changes that came to her after taking the last name of her now 32-year-old husband, she told h ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s most ancient ‘human fossils’ are from a bear: researchers
NAGOYA -- What were until now thought to be the oldest human fossils found in Japan, known as the "Ushikawa man," are actually the bones of a bear, researchers recently announced. The fossilized bones ... ( read original story ...)
The Cold War of National Bitcoin Reserve: Japan, Russia, USA, Hong Kong, Germany, and El Salvador voice their stances
The race to establish national Bitcoin reserves is reshaping geopolitical strategies as nations around the world seek to position themselves as global financial leaders. The most prominent ...
Tokyo, the Late Anthony Bourdain Once Said, Is ‘Delicously Unknowable’
Concierge travel company Plan Japan helps navigate that 'unknowable' with access to impossible reservations that money can't buy at Tokyo's famous intimate, invitation-only dining experiences ... ( read original story ...)
ASB Classic: ‘I’m really grateful’ Naomi Osaka makes positive start in Auckland, despite unexpected challenges in first round match
Naomi Osaka was pleased to get through her first match in Auckland – and showed enough to indicate there could be a lot more to come. Facing Israeli qualifier Lina Glushko on Monday, it was a trickier ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Has an Ally in the White House. What’s Ahead for Digital Currencies in 2025.
Crypto die-hards are anticipating a golden age for digital assets under President-elect Donald Trump. That has helped fuel a blistering run in bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency. The price of ...
Weekend races in Japan, Florida point toward February’s $20 million Saudi Cup
Weekend races in Japan and Florida point directly toward February's $20 million Saudi Cup in Riyadh and a potential rematch involving several global stars. ( read original story ...)